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Ocala Mike
06-20-2014, 02:09 PM
Another "Brooklyn Boy" (and ex-Queens College chemistry major) passes. Those of us of "a certain age" are well familiar with the dozens of hit songs this guy wrote the lyrics to. RIP.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/20/arts/music/gerry-goffin-prolific-pop-songwriter-is-dead-at-75.html?_r=0
LottaKash
06-20-2014, 03:45 PM
I remember him, them, and those days....:jump:

Time marches on...:(
JustRalph
06-20-2014, 03:59 PM
50 top forty hits

The stuff of legends
fast4522
06-20-2014, 05:50 PM
The magic of young people who inspire the many, continue for decades to come.
RIP
JustRalph
06-20-2014, 06:43 PM
Carole King dated Neil Sedaka too.......

Amazing......
NJ Stinks
06-21-2014, 01:45 AM
Wasn't aware of this talented guy until I saw Beautiful: The Carol King Musical on Broadway. Great show for sure!
TJDave
06-21-2014, 04:01 AM
Carole King dated Neil Sedaka too.......

Amazing......

Amazing is a good word.

Impossible is better. :lol: